Robot Automation

The UAFS Robot Automation Program offers college-level courses to students. These courses teach foundational skills in automation. Additionally, the courses support the degree requirements for stackable credentials in electronics engineering technology.

What is robot technology? Why should you consider in automation? Check out the links below:

What can I learn?

Below is a sample schedule of the course sequence for high school students.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Year 1

ELEC1233 Fundamentals of Electricity

ELEC1242 Introduction to Electronics Technology and

ELEC290V(1) Introduction to Robot Automation

Year 2

ELEC1263 Industrial Electricity

ELEC1353 Electrical Circuits and Components

Year 3

ELEC1863 Digital Fundamentals

ELEC 2513 PLC Applications

What degrees can I obtain?

The electronics technology degree path is designed to be a stackable, industry recognized degree pathway. Students have multiple opportunities to pursue additional academic degrees or job placement. Below are the degree options available to students in the Robot Automation program:

Certificate of Proficiency in Electronics Technology

Students can complete this certificate while in the Robot Automation program.

Students starting in Robot Automation in the 10th grade will only need three courses to complete the TC.

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

Who can take the classes?

Students in grades 10th – 12th at any partner school that meets the admissions qualifications can sign up to take Robot Automation classes. Check out the Admissions page for more information.

How do I qualify?

Students will need to have at least a 2.0 GPA and meet minimum test score requirements as listed below:

ACT of 17 in English, Math, AND Reading

What schools participate?

Partner schools involved with the Robot Automation program:

Booneville High School

Charleston High School

Greenwood High School

Southside High School

Van Buren High School

Industry Partners

In addition to college curriculum, students are connected with industry partners through the program. Students will have the opportunity to network with professionals currently working in a professional position, talk with a mentor about what their company can offer, explore skills needed in a workforce, and tour places of business in our region. The following companies are industry partners with our programs:

ABB/Baldor Electric Company

ArcBest

Arvest

Arkansas Air National Guard 188th Wing

Arkansas Army National Guard

Hickory Springs Manufacturing

Pernod-Ricard

Trane Custom Commercial

Walmart Technology Services (Corporate)

Weldon, William, and Lick, Inc.

How do I join?

Concurrent Credit

Students completing the Robot Automation program may also be interested in completing additional general education concurrent credit through the UAFS Smart Start program. Click here for additional information.